Leap Year Quiz

What is a leap year?

• A year with 366 days
• A year with 364 days
• A year with 365 days
• A year with 363 days

Why are leap days important?

• They make the calendar shorter
• They make the seasons match up with the calendar
• They happen every month
• They lengthen the year

How often does a leap year occur?

• Every 1 year
• Every 2 years
• Every 3 years
• Every 4 years

How many days are generally in a human-made calendar?

• 364 days
• 365 days
• 366 days
• 363 days

Which calendar added leap days in the 16th century to match with the seasons?

• Mayan calendar
• Islamic calendar
• Gregorian calendar
• Chinese calendar

How many days does a solar year influence?

• 365.2422 days
• 300 days
• 400 days
• 200 days

What did Julius Caesar create to correct the calendar?

• Year of Clarity
• Year of Confusion
• Year of Accuracy
• Year of Perfection

How long does the Gregorian calendar keep the calendar and seasons in sync?

• More than 100 years
• More than 200 years
• More than 300 years
• More than 400 years

What was the problem with the Roman calendar created by Julius Caesar?

• It was too long
• It was too short
• It didn't have enough days
• It drifted with the seasons

Why is February 29 added to most leap years?

• To match the calendar with the seasons
• To have an extra holiday
• To celebrate birthdays
• To make the year shorter